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What you need before going to the polls

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… What you need before going to the polls Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … here are some things you'll need and need to know before going to the polls. Check your sample ballot Before you go to the polls , know where you are suppose to vote and how you plan to vote. Don't stand in line …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2645

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… the WMU Presidential Scholar Award with WMU President Montgomery A degree recipient in December of 2023, she believes … when I'm able to see how it all goes together."   But why aviation, and not becoming a Ms . Goodwrench in … for a majority of my college career, she made sure I was supported and even checked in with me when I wasn't enrolled …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd

Coercion and morality meet in ethics discussion

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… Liberto will examine the most prevalent explanation for why coercion ever undermines consent, an explanation that … of coercive threat undermines consent? By what mechanism does a threat undermine consent? Hallie Liberto Liberto …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35881

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… Students uplift community stories through film Submitted by Sara … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Lusike Mukhongo is redefining service-learning through her film and media … media production practices are at the heart of Mukhongo’s curriculum, promoting respect and mutually beneficial …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student

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… stars. "This was my first time in New York, and nothing is going to live up to this!" LeKander says. The winner of Western's 2023 New … online one day and quickly changed her tune. "I don't know why I looked it up, but I was just sucked in. It was like a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… by a trusted relative. A betrayal of trust Hounakey grew up in the West African country of Togo, where becoming a lawyer was more a daydream than a … across me at the salon and would ask, 'You're so young, why are you working here and why are you not in school?' we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Board approves 2018-19 apartment rental rates

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… with the surrounding community, with rates for fall 2018 going up between $8 and $19 per month. The board action was taken at its Dec. 12 meeting. Starting in fall 2018, Goldsworth Valley and Stadium Drive apartments will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44221

Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve

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… 2024 New York Fashion Week Competition. Courtesy: Andrew Bourland Through U of NYFW, Argentati had behind-the-scenes … given the opportunity to participate in U of NYFW. The group also met Cory Moss, center right, CEO of CLC, the … was seriously life-changing. I'm so grateful I was able to go, and now I know exactly what I want to do," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… industry professionals, while providing expanded space to support the growing volume of geological data housed in … of MGREE, received $750,000 in the latest budget from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The goal of Project CleanMI is to develop a system to safely …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… to their classmates. Some are the first in their family to go to college, and they feel they have to prove to … demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support. They were joined by Lauren Carney , director of … and that challenge is made more difficult when a student does not see faculty, staff and administrators who look like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165